gov constitution terms

Segregation

The social separation of races is ___

Poll Tax

A fee once required to vote, now illegal, was a  ___

Censorship

The banning of media or films due to offensive ideas is called ___

Executive Branch

The branch that enforces or carries out laws is the ___

Indictment

A formal charge issued by citizen accusing someone of a crime is an ___

Immunity Privilege

Why can’t members of Congress be sued for statements made during debate?

Slander

Spreading lies verbally to harm someone’s reputation is ___

Libel

Spreading lies in print to harm someone’s reputatation is ___

Judicial Branch

The branch that interprets the meaning of laws is the ___

Popular Sovereignty

The principle that government power comes from the people is ___

Petition

A formal written request to authorities is a ___

Constitutional Convention

Delegates gathered in Philadelphia in 1787 to create a new plan for government at what historic meeting?

Anti - Federalists

Opponents of ratifying the Constitution were known as ___

Double Jeopardy

Being tried twice for the same crime is known as ___

Racial Profiling

When someone is unfairly targeted by law enforcement based on appearance, it’s ___

Legislative

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

Discrimination

Unfair treatment toward certain groups is called ___

Concurrent Powers

Powers that both national and state governments share are ___

Preamble

The opening section of the Constitution that states its purpose is the ___

President Pro Tempore

The Senate officer who serves in the vice president’s absence is called ___

Revenue

Income raised by the government through taxes is ___

Electoral College

The group that formally selects the president and vice president is the ___

Income tax

A tax on people’s earnings is known as ___

Suffrage

The right to vote is known as ___

Census

A population count used for representation is a ___

Bill

A proposed law presented to Congress is a ___

Federalism

The system dividing power between national and state governments is called ___

Search Warrant

A court order allowing police to search private property is a ___

Civil RIghts

The right to full equality under the law refers to ___

Rule of Law

The concept that everyone, including leaders, must follow the law is ___

Great Compromise

The agreement creating a two-house Congress, balancing large and small states, was the ___

Preamble

The introduction to the Constitution explaining its goals is the ___

Due Process

Following established legal steps fairly and properly is called ___

Amendment

A formal change to the Constituton is an ___

Quorum

The minimum number of members needed to conduct business is a ___

Constitution

The system of fundamental laws and principles by which a nation is governed is the ___

Impeachment

Bringing formal charges against an official is ___

Eminent Domain

The government’s right to take private property for public use is ___

Expressed (Enumerated) Powers

Powers listed specifically in the Constitution for the national government are ___

Adjourns

When Congress officially suspends a meeting, it ___

Civil Liberties

Freedoms to think and act without unfair government interference are ___

Checks and Balances

The system allowing each branch of government to limit the others is ___

Grand Jury

The group that reviews evidence before deciding to charge someone with a crime is a ___

Reserved Powers

Powers kept by the states alone are called ___

Affirmative Action

Programs designed to make up for past discrimination are known as ___

Federalists

Supporters of the newly proposed Constitution were called ___

Bill of Rights

The first ten amendments safeguarding individual rights are called the ___

Bail

Money paid to ensure an accused person returns for trial is called ___

Emoluments

Salaries or payments to government officials are called ___

Three-Fifths Compromise

The plan that counted enslaved people partly toward population totals was the ___